PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Uriah Heath (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John McManus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Heath kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genuis that is Asche zu Asche. John McManus told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!

Heath
vs
McManus

179 cm
22
139 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

179 cm
20
135 lbs
2 - 4 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Cuts easily

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Uriah Heath!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, John McManus!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Tiny Johnson and Robert Twigg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McManus moves out of range of the body kick from Heath.
Heath shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says McManus as he avoids it easily.
Heath tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but McManus swivels and escapes.
Uriah Heath seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Heath closes this distance looking for a takedown but McManus circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Uriah Heath. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Heath fails with a takedown attempt.
Heath is breathing heavily.
McManus shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Heath counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.

Heath stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Heath shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and McManus counters with a single leg into guard. Heath didn't expect that.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McManus trying to control the position from guard on top but Heath is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

McManus is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McManus pushing down on Heath's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
McManus seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Heath does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Heath trying to hold on to McManus's head to control him but McManus postures up.
McManus is trying to control the action in half guard but Heath is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Heath really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.

McManus is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Heath defends it well.
McManus is tying to control. Heath wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.

Heath looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Heath tries to roll over but McManus keeps him under control.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Heath tries for a takedown but McManus circles away easily

and McManus counters with a single leg into guard. Heath didn't expect that.

Heath is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
McManus connects with a couple of short punches.
Heath wants to stand but McManus is controlling the position.
Heath controls McManus momentarily but McManus frees himself.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McManus postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
McManus postures up.
McManus loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Heath doesn't succeed with the takedown
and McManus counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Heath with a lazy takedown attempt

and McManus counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
McManus is looking to stand up but Heath won't let him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Heath keeping moving, preventing McManus from controlling successfully.
McManus is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Heath keeping full guard, as McManus tries to pass.
McManus stopping the sweep attempt from Heath.

Heath throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Heath looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John McManus dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

McManus misses with a body shot.
Heath with a lazy takedown attempt
and McManus makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Heath shoots and misses

and McManus counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Heath!
McManus looking to control and managing it successfully.
BOOM! McManus connects with a massive shot to the dome!
McManus lands with some strikes.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
McManus is landing with some decent strikes but Heath is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
McManus is landing with some decent strikes but Heath is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
John McManus has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McManus looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
McManus connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
McManus working Heath over with strikes here.
McManus lands with some strikes.
Heath is desperately trying to improve his position but McManus has a good base and remains in mount.
Heath tries to hold on but McManus postures up.
McManus with shots to the head and body - Heath looks very uncomfortable down there.
McManus is landing with some decent strikes but Heath is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Heath bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
McManus wants to sweep but no luck.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now McManus is on top in guard.
Heath is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
McManus postures up in Heath's guard and throws a big left but Heath blocks it.
McManus trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

McManus is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Heath gets his way!
McManus manages to reverse the position and now he's in Heath's guard. Nice work there by McManus.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Heath looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
McManus tries to free his leg and advance position but Heath is retaining full guard.
McManus has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

Heath has his foot on McManus's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. McManus works his way back into a safe position though.
Heath seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.

Heath has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but McManus can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
McManus is looking to stand up but Heath won't let him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Heath is trying to control the position but McManus postures up.

McManus avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Heath had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. McManus is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Heath Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take McManus's back instead.
McManus tries to break free.
Heath lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
Heath is trying to stick to McManus's back but McManus is turning into Heath. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Heath's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by McManus.
McManus is pushing down on Heath's leg trying to pass to half guard. Heath is fighting to maintain full guard but McManus has managed to sneak the leg through.
Heath tries to roll over but McManus keeps him under control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John McManus showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Heath shoots in and bounces McManus off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Heath wants to control from the top but McManus keeps moving.
McManus looking for a sweep. Not yet McManus, not yet.
Heath loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Heath postures up.

McManus working for a triangle but Heath defends it easily.
McManus looking to hit a scissor sweep but Heath is one step ahead there.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Heath stands and steps away. McManus gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Heath shoots and misses

and McManus counters with a single leg into guard. Heath didn't expect that.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McManus tries to stand but Heath is controlling from the bottom.

Heath had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. McManus is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Heath Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take McManus's back instead.
Heath is trying to stick to McManus's back but McManus is turning into Heath. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Heath's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by McManus.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Heath trying to control the position.
McManus trying to control the position from guard on top but Heath is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Heath trying to control the position.
McManus trying to stand up but can't free himself from Heath's guard.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Heath shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and McManus counters with a nice double leg into side control. Heath won't be happy with that.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Heath is looking to reverse the position.
Heath is working hard here to advance position.
Heath can't do much from the bottom here.
Heath tries to bench press McManus off him but McManus keeps the position.
Heath is trying to control McManus's posture but McManus avoids it.
McManus wants to control but Heath is keeping him busy.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Heath shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in McManus's guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McManus keeping moving, preventing Heath from controlling successfully.
Heath pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McManus is keeping the position for now.
McManus wants to sweep here but Heath controlling him for the moment.
Heath sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed McManus's guard.
Heath wants to free his trapped foot but McManus is holding on for dear life with his legs.
McManus throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Uriah Heath has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McManus is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Heath scores with a couple of nice shots.

And that's the end of the fight!
John McManus comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well McManus has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John McManus!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
65%

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